Two International Place
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| The Two International Place is reflected in the facade of the Exchange Place | |
| Basic data | |
| Place: | Boston , Massachusetts , United States |
| Construction time : | 1987-1992 |
| Opening: | 1992 |
| Status : | Completed |
| Architectural style : | Postmodern architecture |
| Architect : | John Burgee |
| Use / legal | |
| Usage : | office building |
| Client : | McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. |
| Technical specifications | |
| Height : | 164 m |
| Height to the top: | 164 m |
| Height to the roof: | 164 m |
| Floors : | 35 |
| Elevators : | 38 people, 4 freight |
| Building material : | Steel , aluminum , rose granite |
| Height comparison | |
| Boston : | 9. ( list ) |
| address | |
| Address: | 2 International Place |
| Post Code: | 02110 |
| City: | Boston |
| Country: | United States |
The Two International Place building is a skyscraper in the Financial District of Boston in the state of Massachusetts in the United States . Completed in 1992, it is the ninth tallest building in the city at 538 ft (163.98 m ) high and 35 stories . The skyscraper stands in what was formerly known as Fort Hill and is just blocks from Boston's North End , the coast, Boston South Station , Downtown Crossing, and the Federal Courthouse .
Exterior
The building consists of a 35-story tower and a 13-story extension. It is part of a complex of five buildings that are surrounded by two towers. The panels of the facade are made of unpolished rose granite , the window openings are framed with aluminum . The windows are divided into three parts, but their lunettes are only painted on. The crown of the building consists of an octagonal pyramid surrounded by a ring protruding from the roof. The top is illuminated when it gets dark.
interior
In the center of the building complex there is a fountain and a 2,323 m² area with shops and restaurants that connects all buildings. The materials used here include imported marble from Spain , Italy and Africa . The guarded underground car park under the building complex offers more than 800 parking spaces.
Individual evidence
- ^ Two International Place. In: Emporis. Retrieved August 10, 2012 .
- ↑ a b Fact Sheet. (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on July 30, 2012 ; accessed on August 10, 2012 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
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Coordinates: 42 ° 21 '23.4 " N , 71 ° 3' 6.3" W.